Posts by CAWCT
Hands of Hope in Muriel Stockdale’s OM1-2026 Flag
When you meet Muriel Stockdale, artist, author, and visionary, you quickly sense her work is more than art. It’s an invitation to reflect on who we are as Americans and how we celebrate the richness of our heritage. Her latest creation, OM1-2026, is a breathtaking textile flag designed for America’s 250th anniversary. Its name, Out…
Read MoreImagine What We Can Do Together This Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday comes once a year. For us, it’s a chance to keep creativity alive in ways that ripple through our communities, from the confidence of a teenager discovering their voice to the collaboration that sparks new ideas and economic growth. Why this Giving Tuesday This year, we set an ambitious goal to raise $50,000…
Read MorePLACEMAKING: Essentials of Public Murals
Public Murals attract visitors, boost local economies, and strengthen city/town branding while engaging the community. The CT Office of the Arts and CT Main Street Center present this 2-part webinar, which will explore the planning, community participation, creation, and impact of public murals. Part 1: Purpose, Planning Process – Tuesday, 9/23/25 at 10:00 amPart 2:…
Read MoreThe Power of Place: Placemaking Strategies for Downtowns & Main Streets
October 8th | 8AM – 1PM | Shubert Theater- Elm City Cabaret Placemaking goes beyond beautification —it is a process that fosters connection and community activation. Join us in New Haven on Wednesday, October 8th for a dynamic summit that explores how placemaking can reflect a community’s unique geography, cultural identity, and history—while driving pride, investment,…
Read MoreUncovering Truth: Disclosure from a Cloakroom
Some stories entertain. Others challenge us.Disclosure from a Cloakroom does both. This feature film is written and directed by Carol Dorn, a Danbury-based artist with global recognition. Her story doesn’t comfort, it reveals. The film explores how identity forms and power shifts in places meant to be safe. It asks: what happens when silence ends?…
Read MoreHonoring the Heart of the Arts in Western CT
Gary and Susie Singer recipients of the 2024 Arts in the Community Award
Read MoreBRIDGES: Western CT Creative Reflection on 250 Years
In 2026, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, a major milestone and a moment to reflect on who we are, how we got here, and the kind of future we’re shaping. Here in Western Connecticut, we’re marking the occasion in our own way. BRIDGES is a regional storytelling and creative initiative led by the…
Read MoreSouthern New England Apprenticeship Program Accepting Applications
The Southern New England Apprenticeship Program (SNEAP) helps communities preserve their cultural knowledge by supporting teaching relationships between a mentor and apprentice. The program provides funding to cross-state apprenticeship teams from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Connecticut. The teaching and learning of traditional arts, trades, practices, and crafts helps sustain culture that is important to a…
Read MoreYou’re invited to the Connecticut Arts Awards!
On April 2, 2025, the Connecticut Arts Awards event celebrates the courageous creativity of extraordinary Connecticut residents who are engaged in and supporting the arts. The evening will honor nine (9) Connecticut Arts Heroes and four (4) Emerging Creatives. Location: The Infinity Music Hall in Hartford Special acknowledgement to Laura Lerman from Newtown – the 2025 Arts…
Read MoreJoin the Board of Directors at Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center!
Ridgefield’s Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center (KTM&HC) is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Directors and contribute their unique perspectives to advancing our mission. “We are a museum that preserves, interprets, and shares our site’s history to show how the past informs the present and shapes the future,” said Mike Twomey, chair…
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